NexStar 130 SLT

SKU: 31145PRICE: 499.95

NexStar 130 SLT Description

The popularity of the NexStar 114 models inspired Celestron to go bigger! Celestron is proud to introduce NexStar 130 SLT. The NexStar 130 SLT has 30% more light-gathering power than the 114mm telescope.

And the 130 SLT, like the other models in the SLT Series, comes with a fully computerized hand control. The computerized hand control gives you the ability to automatically slew to any of its 4,000+ objects, including over 600 galaxies, 300 clusters and dozens of beautiful binary stars. With its pre-assembled, adjustable steel tripod, the NexStar 130 SLT can be up and ready to use in a matter of minutes. Celestron's new SkyAlign alignment technology and the included StarPointer Finderscope with a red LED makes aligning a breeze.

View the details of the lunar surface, the rings of Saturn, the polar ice caps on Mars, the cloud belts on Jupiter or a number of the Messier objects such as the globular cluster in Hercules (M13), or the Great Nebula in Orion (M42). Begin to explore some of the fainter Messier objects using the additional light-gathering capabilities of the 130 SLT’s 5" primary mirror.

Because of the Newtonian design, the mirror gives fully color-corrected views that are best suited for astronomical use.

General Features

High quality 130mm reflector

Fully computerized altazimuth mount

StarPointer finderscope to help with alignment and accurately locating
objects

Quick-release fork arm mount, optical tube and accessory tray for quick no
tool set up

Sturdy stainless steel tripod and accessory tray included

Includes CD-ROM "The Sky" Astronomy Software which provides education
about the sky and printable sky maps

Computerized Features

Proven NexStar computer control technology

Database allows telescope to locate over 4,000 celestial objects

SkyAlign allows you to align on any three bright celestial objects, making
for a fast and easy alignment process

Flash upgradeable hand control software and motor control units for
downloading product updates over the Internet